05 Feb 2026
Seafish webinar to highlight export opportunities for UK seafood in Vietnam and South Korea.
Practical guidance on how to access growing Asian markets for businesses offered
Seafish is to host a free webinar to help UK seafood businesses explore export opportunities in two key Asian markets.
Taking place online on Thursday, February 12th from 9.30 - 10:45am, the webinar ‘Exporting Opportunities for UK Seafood to South Korea and Vietnam’ will provide insight for companies interested in exporting fish and shellfish to these countries.
The event, supported by the Department for Business and Trade and hosted by Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry, will cover the current economic landscape in both nations, an overview of their seafood sectors and trade insights into emerging export activity between the UK, Vietnam and South Korea.
Attendees will also receive guidance on regulatory and tariff frameworks alongside clear information on where opportunities exist for UK seafood businesses.
The webinar, designed for seafood businesses across the supply chain, will feature Seafish speakers Jennifer Robson, Head of Economics, Insight and Advice; Joe Cooper, Trade Analyst and Mathew Noakes, Regulatory Affairs Advisor.
Also scheduled to speak are Georgie Holmes, Agriculture, Food and Drink Attaché to Republic of Korea and Matthew Albon-Crouch, Agriculture, Food and Drink Attaché to Vietnam.
Andy Gray, Seafish Trade Engagement Manager, said: “Vietnam and South Korea present new and significant opportunities for UK seafood exporters, but understanding market conditions, trade dynamics and regulatory requirements is essential.
“This webinar will bring together the latest insight and other expertise to help businesses assess where the real opportunities lie and how best to approach these markets.”
The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 12th at 9.30am, is free to attend and open to all UK seafood companies and other interested individuals and parties.
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Contact Information
Scott Inglis
PR and Communications Manager
Seafish
scott.inglis@seafish.co.uk
Notes to editors
Press office contact: scott.inglis@seafish.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
Please find attached three images for use with this press release only.
Two images are general seafood industry shots with the third a head and shoulders of Jennifer Robson, mentioned in the release, who will speak at the webinar.
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